Shikha Singh "bed-ridden" due to slip-disc

Actress Shikha Singh might have gone on to don the role of Ruqaiya Begum in Zee TV’s magnum-opus historical Jodha Akbar, had her health permitted. The actress was in fact short listed to play the above-said role in the Balaji Telefilms show, when news of Smilie Suri being replaced made headlines. So what’s exactly wrong with her? Well, Shikha recently suffered a major back problem while playing a game of basketball, is what we hear. We went ahead to call the tall and beautiful lady to know about her present health condition. Said Shikha, “I have suffered a slip disc problem and have been advised bed rest for at least a month.” So how did she damage her back? “While playing basketball a month ago, I twisted my upper body very badly. However, the doctors had ruled out any major damage to the back and I was up and rolling in five days time. But to my bad luck, I had a relapse and could not get up from the bed. The MRI results indicated a slip disc; my movements are now restricted. I need to be in bed for a month and take all the precautions for another three months. I have been asked to wear the back belt otherwise.” On the offers that were almost in her kitty, the actress states, “When I got to know from doctors that I had to take a month’s bed rest, I immediately told Balaji Telefilms about my health condition. My priority is health, and work takes a backseat as of now. In addition to Jodha Akbar, I was about to have meetings for few other shows. I did not want to take up a show knowing that I had a bad back. I believe all that happens is for good. My friends are helping me out at this time of need. It is tough, as I am usually a hyper active person. Hope the recovery is soon.” Shikha, work can surely wait. We wish you a speedy recovery.